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Can You Tell Me if Having Facetite After Sculptra Gets Rid of the Poly-L- Lactic Acid?

I have been told that if I have Facetite, it might get rid of the Sculptra that I have had. Has anyone any experience of this please?

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Can You Tell Me if Having Facetite After Sculptra Gets Rid of the Poly-L- Lactic Acid?

November 17th, 2011
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Interesting question. I believe the RF and ultrasonic treatment combination could remove some of the poly lactic acid granules, but not sure. 

Darryl J. Blinski, MD

You do not remove Sculptra during a facelift

November 16th, 2011
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Maintaining facial shape and enhancing  contours is very important  in facelifting.  Typically you wish to add rather than remove during the anterior portion of a facelift.  (I actually often add Sculptra during a facelift.)

Dr. Mayl

Fort Lauderdale

Nathan Mayl, MD (retired)

Nathan Mayl, MD (retired)
Fort Lauderdale Plastic Surgeon
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